Wordcross Connections Solutions #585

Connections returns with another brain-bending puzzle! To win, you must categorize all sixteen words with fewer than four errors. The only clue? The words themselves.

Experienced Connections players know the challenge. Need help? This guide provides hints, solutions, and category clues.

NYT Connections Puzzle #585 (January 16, 2025) Words:

The puzzle includes: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, Commerce.

Hints and Solutions:

General Hints:

1. These aren't typical errand locations or shops.
2. "Asset" and "Mole" belong together.
3. "Mall" and "Pack" share a category.

Yellow Category (Easy):

Hint: Economic transactions.

Yellow Category Solution: Buying and Selling.

Words: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade

Green Category (Medium):

Hint: Think fireplaces, TVs, windows, crown molding.

Green Category Solution: Installed On a Wall.

Words: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch

Blue Category (Hard):

Hint: Informer, operative.

Blue Category Solution: Spy.

Words: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant

Purple Category (Tricky):

Hint: Each word can be followed by a three-letter animal to form common phrases.

Purple Category Solution: ___ Rat.

Words: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug

Complete Solution:

• Yellow: Buying and Selling: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
• Green: Installed On a Wall: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
• Blue: Spy: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
• Purple: ___ Rat: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug

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